Submitted on Wednesday 24th February 2021
Rejected on Thursday 4th March 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Don't make the wearing of face masks compulsory in classrooms.
I would like the Government to commit to not making face masks compulsory for pupils in the classroom environment, when they return to school on 8th March.
The overwhelming majority of children and young people have no symptoms or very mild illness only. Covering the face in school all day will have a huge negative impact on children and young people.
Face masks prevent the mirroring of facial expressions, they impair verbal and non verbal communication, and they block emotional signaling between teachers and pupils. The wearing of face masks potentially leads to a significant increase in socio-psychological stress. Children and young people have suffered enough during the COVID 19 pandemic.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/576843
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